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Nylon? Braided? Fluorocarbon? There are several types of lines that can be used for fishing with a lure, each with specific features. Today we will explain how to choose your line when fishing with a lure.

Choosing your bait is primarily based on where you will be fishing. In a lake? In a pond? In a canal or river? These fishing areas require using the appropriate bait to fish in good conditions. Here is some advice to help you choose the proper bait.

The position of the fishing reel on the fishing rod is very important. It brings a good balance to your gear, which allows you to cast in the best conditions. Here is some advice as to how best to position your reel:

Trolling in a pond, lake or river enables you to target trout as well as freshwater predators such as northern pike, yellow perch and even largemouth bass. It is a prospecting technique which enables you to continuously explore new spots. There are two types of freshwater spinners: rotating spinners and undulating spinners.

If there was ever a good season for speed carp fishing, it’s the summer. The warmer temperatures naturally invite fishing early in the morning or at the end of the day for the famous “cast off”. And that’s good because carp are particularly active during these times of the day. Nevertheless, these speed sessions require some adapting to get luck on your side. Gear? Fishing spot? Advanced baiting? Here are our tips to have successful short carp fishing sessions.

Carp is one of the only freshwater fish that can be caught at night. Night fishing offers very particular thrills that all carp anglers should experience. The darkness and change of bearings really contribute to the creation of this specific atmosphere which overwhelms all of the angler’s senses. Here are our tips and tricks to help you successfully go night fishing.

During summer the coast has many activities on offer for relaxing as a family or with friends. Between sunning yourself on the beach and swimming, why not have a go at fishing? For young and old alike, fishing is a great way of discovering, or rediscovering, the fascinating underwater world. What’s more, you don’t need a great knowledge of nature to catch your first fish or collect shellfish. With simple equipment, a little healthy curiosity and armed with some good advice you are ready to go. Whether you want to fish from the shore with a rod or discover the underwater world on the beach, here are some recommendations to help you have fun by the sea.

In winter, predator fish tend to move around less. They can be found near shoals of prey fish or along the transit routes of white fish. They tend to build up their reserves to prepare for spring spawning time. Discover how to increase your chances of catching this predatory fish.

During winter predator fish feed less. To make them react you need to make a few changes. It is a good idea to take your time and slow down your movements. Discover which techniques are the most effective during the winter season.

Before targeting the largest specimen, we have to first find the carp! You will see that this is not necessarily true…. the largest and therefore the oldest fish often behave differently to their young counterparts. First we will outline the areas where they reside and feed and then explain how to target them with your rig.

Very often we want to fish distant spots but never manage to reach them. These spots are usually less heavily fished, so long and accurate casting will increase your chances of a catch. Discover how to cast like this and improve your effectiveness.

We often cast more often to reach those fishing spots further away. The rod and casting action are not the only elements that can be improved. All parts of the rig should be perfectly adjusted. Discover our recommendations for an aerodynamic rig for fishing those long distance spots.